We wouldn’t be surprised if your phone was filled with cute photos of your family members. But how often do you actually take the time to get everyone together for a family portrait and then keep the results in a hard copy?
Christmas is an opportunity to get a little fun with your family snaps. Here, you can have documented evidence of your children’s growth each year or just use the photo as an excuse to express your family’s quirky side (as the Bergerons have done with every Christmas card).
This year, it's even more special to receive a personalised Christmas card, since many of us are unable to visit family members interstate or overseas.
Looking for some fun ideas for your family Christmas photos. Why not try one of these creative ideas below?
Creative Christmas card photo ideas
Get playful with snow kisses
So snow isn’t quite a thing for a Christmas down under but that doesn’t mean you can’t embrace that northern hemisphere spirit with some fake snow!
If you don’t like the idea of snow, you can always use confetti instead, which is just as celebratory.
Use Christmas lights as backlighting
The Christmas tree creates the perfect lighting scenario for a family Christmas photo. Gather the crew together and create a natural scene with the Christmas tree in the background.
The lights from the tree will produce a beautiful halo around the subjects, which creates a magical effect perfect for a Christmas card.
Make baby the star
There’s nothing quite as exciting as celebrating your first Christmas with the newest family member.
Whether the Christmas card features a funny face or cuteness overload, all your family members will be calling to comment. Consider a festive costume or keep it simple.
Use lights as a prop
Think Christmas and you think of lights: lights around the Christmas tree, the flickering flame at those Carols by Candlelight, house lights.
This is the perfect prop for you to play with in your family Christmas photos! Make the most of it.
Decorating the Christmas tree
It’s a beautiful moment at Christmas time when the family comes together to adorn the Christmas tree. Everyone is happy and amused, making it a great opportunity to capture a candid family photo.
Wear matching outfits
Family photos for Christmas can be fun! Pick a colour theme and have everyone dress in the same getup for a striking family Christmas photo.
A photo such as the one below is simple but fun and even stylish. For a hilarious take on this, consider getting matching ugly Christmas sweaters.
Use the most beloved family member
For some of us, the family pet is the favourite among your extended family and friends. And you can’t deny they can make some adorable photos.
Dress your dog up in a cute Christmas outfit or capture your cat getting curious with the baubles on the Christmas tree.
How to design your own Christmas cards
You can have a lot of fun designing your own Christmas cards! Getting the right shot could involve an impromptu moment when you see the perfect scene entirely by accident.
Alternatively, it could involve some work; a sitdown with the family and a vote on the funniest or best idea. You might even need to head to the shops for props.
As for equipment, you can go as simple as taking a snap on your smartphone. Or you can create the whole studio setup, complete with DSLR, tripod, remote shutter, and studio lights.
You might want to edit your photo in Lightroom or even add some graphics with Photoshop or a free program such as Canva.
Camera House can turn those personalised family photos into Christmas cards with our dedicated greeting card print service. Simply upload them to our website and select to have them delivered or to pick them up in-store.
Are you ready to have some fun this Christmas? We can’t wait to see the results!
